Re: lots of questions about install, part., resolution etc.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:34 pm
4..can i use linux mint in german...hansy wrote:4. can i use linux mint in german (the os) but firefox in english?
5. i love my software firewall
7. i read about a security hole
Yes, I think so, keyboard layout or scim will allow you to switch language in use
--there is also the international edition, which has more language translation support
5.i love my software firewall
UFW is already running in Linux mint (that is a software firewall), and already protects your OS, additionally if you connect to the Internet via an ISP, their router also has a firewall protection; just don't make the mistake of paying for extra protection services from them, they already have to provide them just to protect themselves, and suggesting you should be paying for that type of protection is simply advertising puffery..
In terminal, check
- ufw --status
Security hole, first note
- Remote: No
Therefore unless you are really worried about who gets to use your computer and their skill/interest level vis-a-vis security exploits: nothing to be concerned about
--and usually these kinds of security "oops" get fixed fairly quickly with newer kernels or patches for those that need them..